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So in order to not be screwed by the system, should my hapa kids self identify as asian or white?


It won't really matter, though you should probably take pains to avoid looking like Just Another Smart Asian Kid.

I wrote a glowing review for my alma mater about a student I interviewed which focused on her cheerleading, sense of humor, and overcoming of societal discrimination, because "smart Asian worked hard and wants to go to med school" is not a strong marketing move. (Incidentally, you know how culture sometimes gets in the way of academic success? In this case, a cultural background which places emphasis on hard work and scholastic achievement is a tremendous impediment to maximizing for what admissions officers actually care about.)

In the alternative, you can have your kids apply to a Japanese university, where they will be judged by their test scores without regard to their race.


Try to pass them off as Hispanic.


funny you mention that as many asian/white mixes end up looking very Hispanic




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